Donal O'Brien to Audubon Chapter Presidents Memorandum, November 8, 1983

O'Brien outlines proposed policy changes to improve communications between chapters and the National Audubon Society. The memorandum includes the names and contact information for members of the Chapter Relations Committee and regional representatives.

Bartram Cadbury to Marshal Case Letter, November 21, 1983

Cadbury proposes the inclusion of sessions on Project E.G.R.E.T. and Explorers Club at the next regional conference.

Bartram Cadbury to Peter Berle Letter Photocopy, June 15, 1987

Cadbury expresses his dismay at the National Audubon Society's decision to eliminate chapter representative positions from the board. He notes that the elimination of the positions will have a deleterious effect on the promotion of the organization's mission.

Jean Hamlin to Maine Chapters Memorandum, June 27, 1987

Hamlin summarizes points of discussion from the Conference of National Audubon Society Eastern Regional Chapters.

Jean Hamlin to Bartram Cadbury Letter, c. June 27, 1987

Hamlin includes the text of a draft letter to Peter Berle and asks for Cadbury's input. The letter outlines issues regarding the role of chapters in the face of a reorganization of the National Audubon's board which arose at the June 27, 1987 conference of NOrtheast Audubon Chapters.

Conference of National Audubon Society Eastern Regional Chapters Agenda, June 27, 1987

Donal O'Brien to National Audubon Society Board of Directors Memorandum, July 17, 1987

O'Brien outlines the National Audubon Society's rationale for eliminating the positions of regional representatives in an effort to reduce expenses.

Charles Callison to the National Audubon Society Directors Memorandum, July 27, 1987

Callison addresses misconceptions held by the National Audubon Society board regarding the role of chapters in promoting the mission of the Society. He disputes the perception that those pushing for a more prominent role for input by chapters are agitators.

List of National Audubon Chapter Representatives Attending August 7-8, 1987 Meeting in Washington, D.C

Regional Directors Position Paper, August 8, 1987

The National Audubon Society resolves to change the number of regional representatives on the board and the procedure by which the representatives are selected.

Scott Reed to Judith Dimario Letter Photocopy, August 11, 1987

Reed thanks Dimario for her support of changes to regional representation by National Audubon chapters.

Donal O'Brien to Audubon Chapter Leaders Memorandum Photocopy, August 12, 1987

O'Brien thanks chapter leaders for their participation at the August 1987 National Audubon Society board meeting and reassures them that, despite changes in the roles of regional representatives, their input is still valued.